Lord Kitchener

About Lord Kitchener

Lord Kitchener is a British-inspired gastropub in Sandringham Village, serving pub classics, pizza, cocktails and an extensive wine and beer list. The kitchen covers everything from nibbles and sharing platters through to mains like an aged Angus ribeye, green lip mussels and a proper steak sandwich, with vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free options accommodated on request.

Alongside food and drink, Lord Kitchener also offers function hire for parties and events, and keeps a fixed menu - the kitchen politely declines menu changes, but asks to be told of any allergies or dietary requirements so they can accommodate accordingly.

Lord Kitchener: A British Gastropub in Sandringham Village

Lord Kitchener sits at the heart of Sandringham Village, a British-inspired gastropub built around a fixed, no-substitutions menu of pub classics, pizza and cocktails.

Nibbles to Kitchen Classics

The food menu opens with a solid nibbles section - lemon pepper calamari with chipotle and lime crema, pigs in blankets with a maple bourbon glaze, beer battered onion rings with mushroom ketchup, and a spice bag chicken served with curry fries. The Ploughman's Platter is the standout from the Kitchen Classics section, loading aged cheddar, champagne ham, a scotch egg, pickled onions, farmhouse relish, fresh bread and apple onto one board built for sharing.

Pizza and Mains

Four pizzas cover the classic-to-adventurous range, from a straightforward margherita through to caramelized onion with blue cheese and rocket. The mains list is where Lord Kitchener leans into its gastropub identity properly - the LK Dirty Burger with streaky bacon and black truffle xo, an aged Angus ribeye finished with whiskey and green peppercorn sauce, green lip mussels in Morningcider and creme fraiche, and a shepherd's pie with creamy cheesy mash and minted lamb gravy. A falafel bowl and bang bang chicken with soba noodles round out the lighter and Asian-leaning options.

Dessert and Drinks

Dessert keeps it simple with a tiramisu and a sticky toffee pudding finished with salted caramel and banana. The drinks list is substantial - ten house cocktails including an espresso martini and a pink gin sour, a deep wine list spanning Marlborough sauvignon blanc and pinot noir through to Barossa shiraz and Argentine malbec, and a full beer range on tap and in bottles and cans, from Heineken and Tuatara through to Garage Project and Monteiths ciders.

Dietary Requirements

Lord Kitchener politely declines changes to the menu, but can accommodate vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free requirements - diners are asked to flag any allergies or dietary requirements when ordering.

Functions and Events

Beyond regular service, Lord Kitchener offers function hire for parties and events, catering for gatherings beyond the standard table booking.

Hours and Location

Lord Kitchener is open Monday and Tuesday from 3pm until late, and Wednesday through Sunday from midday until late. It's located at 6 Kitchener Road, in the heart of Sandringham Village, Auckland.

Visiting Lord Kitchener

For anyone in Sandringham after proper pub food, a solid cocktail list, and a menu that doesn't chop and change, Lord Kitchener's fixed offering delivers on the gastropub brief - right down to the Ploughman's Platter and the aged Angus ribeye.

Signature items

• LK Dirty Burger
• Aged Angus Ribeye
• Ploughman's Platter
• Green Lip Mussels
• Bang Bang Chicken
• Espresso Martini

Menu

Mains

• LK Dirty Burger — Streaky bacon, double cheese, caramelized onion, black truffle xo, twice cooked chips
• Gammon Steak — Pirie's Butcher cured, fried egg, pineapple, hand cut fries and green salad
• Green Lip Mussels — Morningcider, creme fraiche, parsley, crusty bread
• Falafel Bowl — Superfood salad, hummus, pomegranate, tzatziki
• Proper Steak Sandwich — Thick cut loaf, secret sauce, saute mushroom, shallot gravy
• Beer Battered Daily Catch — Twice cooked chips, mushy peas, sauce tartare, lemon
• Shepherd's Pie — Creamy cheesy mash, minted lamb gravy, roasted root vegetables
• Aged Angus Ribeye — Twice cooked fries, grilled tomato, whiskey, green peppercorn sauce
• Bang Bang Chicken — Bok choy, pickled cucumber, coriander, roast peanut, soba noodle

Pizza

• Margherita — Sun ripened tomato, buffalo mozzarella, torn basil
• Pepperoni — Sriracha, feta
• Ham & Pineapple — Honey and mustard glazed ham, pineapple
• Caramelized Onion — Blue cheese, rocket

Dessert

• Tiramisu — Cocoa, mascarpone, espresso, sponge fingers
• Sticky Toffee Pudding — Salt caramel, banana

Nibbles

• Lemon Pepper Calamari — Grilled lemon, chipotle, lime crema
• Pigs In Blankets — Tomato, maple bourbon
• Beer Battered Onion Rings — Mushroom ketchup
• Spice Bag Chicken — Green onion, pickles, curry fries
• Tempura Fish Goujons — Tartare sauce
• Garlic Bread Sticks — Beetroot, feta hummus
• Pint Pot Fries — Salt, vinegar
• Extra Sauces — Garlic aioli, vindaloo aioli or curry sauce

Red Wine

• Le Grande Pinot Noir — France
• Soho 'Pink Sheep' Pinot Noir — Marlborough
• Hinton Hill Country Pinot Noir — Central Otago
• Merinas Tempranillo — Spain
• Farmers & Stockholders Shiraz — Barossa
• St Hallet SGT — Barossa
• Chakana Estate 'Atorrante' Organic Malbec — Argentina
• Mojo Cabernet Sauvignon — McLaren Vale
• Big Bunch Merlot — Hawke's Bay
• Wildsong Syrah — Hawke's Bay

Cocktails

• Star of Singapore — Haymans gin, pineapple juice, cherry liqueur, sugar syrup, lemon juice
• Mango Riley — Absolut mango, Chambord, mango puree, sweet and sour, lemonade
• The Horatio — Finlandia vodka, mixed berry compote, lemon juice, soda water
• Spiced Dark and Stormy — Five spice infused Mt Gay Black Barrel rum, lime juice, ginger beer, bitters
• Chilli Pineapple Margarita — Tequila, pineapple juice, chilli, sweet and sour
• Pina Colada — Rum, pineapple juice, sweet and sour, blended
• Espresso Martini — Finlandia vodka, Frangelico, butterscotch schnapps, fig syrup
• Blue Mai Tai — Rum, blue curacao, orgeat, pineapple juice, sweet and sour
• Paloma — Tequila, grapefruit soda, grapefruit juice
• Pink Gin Sour — Dancing Sands strawberry and rhubarb gin, egg white, sweet and sour

White Wine

• Maker 'Fleur De Lis' Sauvignon Blanc — Marlborough
• Decibel Sauvignon Blanc — Hawke's Bay
• Framingham Sauvignon Blanc — Marlborough
• Soho 'Stella' Sauvignon Blanc — Marlborough
• Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc — Marlborough
• Maker 'Divinity Cross' Pinot Gris — Marlborough
• Spy Valley Pinot Gris — Marlborough
• Greywacke Pinot Gris — Marlborough
• Fat Bastard Chardonnay — California
• Black Barn Chardonnay — Hawke's Bay
• Lake Road Chardonnay — Gisborne
• Mahi Chardonnay — Marlborough
• Maravedi Organic — Aromatic, Spain
• Decibel Viognier — Hawke's Bay
• Jules Taylor Gruner Veltliner — Marlborough
• Spy Valley Riesling — Marlborough

Beer - On Tap

• Heineken — 350ml or 500ml
• Heineken Light 2.5% — 350ml or 500ml
• Tiger — On tap
• Monteiths Pale Ale — On tap
• Tuatara Pilsner — On tap
• Export 33 — On tap
• Monteiths Original Ale — On tap
• Lagunitas IPA — On tap
• Black Dog 'Dog Father' — On tap

Bubbles & Rose

• Mionetto Prosecco — Italy
• Vallformosa Rose — Spain
• Allan Scott Cecilia Brut — Marlborough
• Laurent Perrier — France
• TW Lily — Rose, Gisborne
• Paritua — Rose, Hawke's Bay
• Soho 'Westwood' — Rose, Waiheke

Kitchen Classics

• Hot Wings — Blue cheese, habanero, celery
• Ploughman's Platter — Aged cheddar, champagne ham, pickled onions, scotch egg, farmhouse relish, freshly baked bread, apple, mustards

Beer - Bottles & Cans

• Heineken 0% — Non-alcoholic
• Heineken Light 2.5% — Bottle/can
• Export Citrus 2% — Bottle/can
• Brewer Series Velvet Stout — Bottle/can
• Sol — Bottle/can
• Monteiths Radler — Bottle/can
• Monteiths Black — Bottle/can
• Monteiths Summer Ale — Bottle/can
• Monteiths Apple Cider — Bottle/can
• Monteiths Pear Cider — Bottle/can
• Morningcider Strawberry Rose — Bottle/can
• Garage Project Beer — Bottle/can
• Garage Project Hapi Daze Pale Ale — Bottle/can

Non-Alcoholic & Juice

• Coke / Sugar Free Coke — Soft drink
• Lemonade — Soft drink
• L&P — Soft drink
• Tonic / Soda — Mixer
• Lemon Lime and Bitters — Soft drink
• Bundaberg Ginger Beer — Bottled ginger beer
• Antipodes Sparkling Water — 500ml
• Juice — Orange, apple, pineapple, tomato, cranberry or grapefruit

Frequently asked questions

What are Lord Kitchener's opening hours?

Monday and Tuesday 3pm until late; Wednesday to Sunday 12pm until late.

Where is Lord Kitchener located?

6 Kitchener Road, Sandringham Village, Auckland.

Can the menu be changed for dietary requirements?

The kitchen politely declines menu changes but can accommodate vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free diets - let staff know of any allergies.

Does Lord Kitchener offer function hire?

Yes, the venue offers function hire for parties and events.

Does Lord Kitchener serve pizza?

Yes, four pizzas are on the menu, from a classic margherita to caramelized onion with blue cheese and rocket.

What's the signature dish?

The Ploughman's Platter and the Aged Angus Ribeye are both standout menu items.

How do I book a table?

By calling (09) 815 1933 or through the venue's website.

Tips

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Good to know

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